Seasick Steve

His appearance on Jools Holland's Hootenanny at the end of 2006 provides a clear turning point in British public recognition. It led towards a much larger festival audience for a performer who already had musical and recording experience. The compact television performance made his sound and presence immediately legible. Start there and then listen to Dog House Music. The earlier working life matters more than the colourful mythology around it: this was a new audience discovering an established set of musical skills.